NA-rOHAi-f'JSrUY MILHUtfHKf THE SECOND ANNUAL REPORT lidimaiisaiimt ^oridjj of Wittem, WITH THE ADDRESS Delivered at the Annual Meeting of the Society, held November 11th, 1863 at the Society’s Office, Melbourne, by HIS EXCELLENCY SIR C. H. DARLING, K.C.B. MELBOURNE: WILSON & MACKINNON, PRINTERS, 78, COLLINS STREET EAST. 1863. LIST OF THE OFFICERS OP THB ACCLIMATISATION SOCIETY. r. j <. ■f- PATRON. HIS EXCELLENCY SIR C. H. DARLING, K.C.B. COUNCIL. PRESIDENT. EDWARD WILSON, Esq. ACTING-PRESIDENT. THOMAS BLACK, Esq., M.D., &c., &c. VICE-PRESIDENT. FERDINAND MUELLER, Esq., M.D., F.R.S., &c., Ac. COMMITTEE. Hon. T. T. a’BECKETT. S. H. BINDON, Esq. COMTE DE CASTELNAU. HUGH CHAMBERS, Esq. LIEU1VCOLONEL CHAMP. THOMAS EMBLING, Esq. F. R. GODFREY, Esq. Hon. S. G. HENTY. Dit. MADDEN. PnoFEsson M’COY. ALBERT PUROIIAS, Esq. G. W. RUSDEN, Esq. LIEUT.-COLONEL ROSS. JAMES SMITH, Esq. HON. TREASURER. T. J. SUMNER, Esq. SOCIETY’S OFFICE. SOCIETY’S DEPOT. No, 30, SWANSTON STREET. ROYAL PARK. Mr. GKO. SPRIG G, Secretary. REPORT OF THE COUNCIL. FOE THE YEAR ENDING 30TI1 JUNE, 1863. The Council of the Acclimatisation Society of Victoria, have the honour to submit to the Subscribers the Second Annual Report of their transactions, and in doing so, they trust they will be able to show that some important work has been accomplished, whilst the foundations have been securely laid for more extended operations. The financial position of the Society is satisfactory. By a reference to the balance sheet annexed, it will be seen that the total receipts from all sources have been £3595 Us., and the expenditure £3310 4s 6d. leaving a balance in hand of £279 9s 6d. The expenditure under the item of purchase of animals has not been so largo this year as usual, in consequence of the introduction of a new system by the Council, which will be explained presently. The Council have to deplore the death of the Marquess of Breadalbane, President of the English Society, an ardent and practical acclimatiser ; and Mr. C. J. Griffith, an active and valued member of this Council. Several changes have taken place in the composition of the Council. In May, Mr. It. H. Bland resigned, and was succeeded by the honourable T. T. a’Beckett. In June, Mr. A. R. C. Selwyn resigned, und was replaced by Mr. G. W. Rusden. In July, Mr. S. Wilson resigned, and was replaced by Lieut. Colonel Champ; whilst the Comte dc Castclnau was chosen to supply the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. C. J. Griffith. In August, Mr. W. Lyall resigned, and was succeeded by Lieut. Colonel Ross, and it now devolves upon this meeting to fill' the vacancy in the Council caused by the retirement of the Hon. J. P. Bear, Mr. W. H. Archer, and Mr. J. Smith. Since the last Annual Meeting there have been fifty-two meetings of Council, at seven of which His Excellency Sir Henry Barkly did the Council the honor of attending. 6 The attendance of the Members has been as follows. Names. No. Meetings hold No# Meetings daring the hold- attended, ing of Office. E. Wilson, Esq. Dr. Black Dr. Mueller AV. II. Archer, Esq. Hon. J. P. Bear S. II. Bin don, Esq. It. II. Bland, Esq. ... H. .1. Chambers, Esq. Thus. Enabling, Esq. F. R. Godfrey, Esq. C. J. Griffith, Esq.... AA r . Lyall, E-q. Professor McCoy ... Albert Parch as, Esq. A. It. C. Selwyn, Esq. .Tames Smith, Esq. T. J. Sumner, Esq. Samuel AA'ilson, Esq. Hon. T. T. A'Beckett G. AV. Rusden, Esq. Lieut. Colonel Champ Comte de Castelnau Lieut. Colonel Ross Absent from 52 52 52 45 62 the Colony. 62 18 4 3 28 27 5 52 25 62 16 52 37 37 19 36 1 62 26 62 34 29 8 62 13 52 17 34 25 24 6 22 10 17 8 12 3 12 9 The Council have nominated as Life Members of the Society : Captain D. S. Marshall, in acknotvledgment of his con¬ tinual kindness in placing his ship at the service of the Society for the transport of stock, and for his personal superintendence of the same; Mr. C. P. Layard, of Colombo, in acknowledgment of his untiring services in procuring and shipping animals from Ceylon ; Mr. Hugh Templeton, of Fitzroy, in acknowledgment of the valuable sendees rendered by him in the management of the Ligurian Bee, introduced by this Society into this colony; and Mr. H. J. Chambers, for his important services as honorary legal adviser to the Council. The Council have also nominated as Honorary Members the folloAving gentlemen, in acknowledgment of sendees rendered by them to the Society : His Excellency Monsieur Drouyn de Lhuys, and Monsieur Hamel, of Paris; Captain J. B. Godfrey, and Dr. Chalmers, of New Zealand ; Mr. W. Macaulay, of Singapore ; Mr. R. S. E, Fussel, of Fou Chou; Messrs. Gillanders, Arbuthnot, Arthur 7 Grote, J. Robinson, and Rajendro Mullicli, of Calcutta; Surgeon John Squire, of Dinapore ; Comte de Castelnau, Captain Reid, and Mr. J. Sparkes, of Melbourne. The Council wish to record here their grateful thanks to Pro¬ fessor McCoy, for his very able and instructive lecture on Acclimati¬ sation, delivered in November last, and also their best thanks to Mr. A. J. Dullield, for his admirable lecture on the Natural History of South America, delivered at their request in August. Since the date of the last report considerable improvements have been made in the Royal Park. A large reservoir has been con¬ structed for the use of the waterfowl, and great additions have been made to the fences. With reference to the introductions, the Council submit the following details. Insf.cta. Of the Ligurian Bee, four hives have been received through the exertions of Mr. Edward Wilson, and thanks to the assistence afforded by the Apiarian Society (more especially by its Vice-President Mr. Hugh Templeton) these bees have been successfully established in the colony. Although it would be premature as yet to assert their superiority over the common black bee, there seems no reason to sup¬ pose that this country will prove an exception to all others into which this insect has been introduced, and where its greater industry and longer life have given it an undisputed advantage over its congeners. Two attempts have been made at the suggestion of Dr. Black and with the aid of Mr. J. Robinson of Calcutta, to introduce the eggs of the Arrindy silk-worm, but by unfortunate accidents both have failed. The experiment, however, will be persevered in until success is attained, Professor McCoy having entered into special corre¬ spondence with Mr. Robinson upon the subject. The council are not losing sight of the importance of securing a large supply of healthy eggs of the Mulberry silkworm, believing as they do that sericulture is destined to become an important industry amongst us, they are doing all in their power to foster its growth, and, zealously assisted by Mr. A. Martelli, they hope before long to be in a position to disseminate first class eggs of this useful insect over the colony. Ckustacea. Of Crustacea, the only specimen introduced has been the English crab, the acclimatisation of which is not yet assured. The Council c have been made aware of the existence of an edible crab, found in the North of Queensland, and they are now expecting to receive a supply of this species. Fishes. The Salmon claims priority of notice, as it occupies the anxious attention of the Council, and as many previous difficulties are now removed by the experiments carried out successfully in London by the friends of acclimatisation, it may be confidently anticipated that before many months have passed, Tasmanian waters will receive the first promised supply of British salmon. The Gouramier, from the Mauritius, has been actually landed at Adelaide, alive, by M. Autarde de Bragard, and there is no reason to doubt that this excellent pond fish will shortly be successfully established on this continent. The Yan Yean reservoir has been supplied by the Society with English tench, and some of the other reservoirs have been stocked with English dace. The Murray Cod is now completely established in several of our rivers where it has been placed within the last few years. Birds. Of these the Council would submit the following list as com¬ prising the introductions that have taken place during the past year 7 White swans 5 Egyptian geese 2 Mandarin ducks 2 Bahama ducks 3 Ceylon peafowl 1 Singapore heron 2 Moorukes 4 Impeyan pheasants 4 Indian pheasants 5 Cape pheasants 8 Indian grey partridges 1 Indian black partridge 20 Algerine sand grouse 5 Madagascar quail 6 Californian quail 2 Houdin fowls 2 Padua fowls 2 Gascon fowls 2 Crevecoeur fowls 4 Indian doves 4 Manilla doves 5 English wood pigeons 2 Brazilian doves 42 Indian Mino birds 2 Chinese thrushes 36 Starlings 15 Yellowammers 34 Goldfinches 60 Chaffinches 16 Ortolans 50 Greenfinches 120 Euglisli sparrows 45 Chinese sparrows 80 Java sparrows 6 Indian sparrows 7 Robins 7 Chinese hawfinches 3 Rockhampton finches 4 Brazilian finches 7 The Council cannot refrain from expressing their pleasure at the success which has attended the introduction of the English thrush and lark, which are established here, and rapidly spreading all over the colony ; and at the same time the Council are happy to be able to say that the English wild duck (mallard) has freely bred at the Botanic Gardens, and that ilocks on the wing are frequently observed; and the Council trust that the sparrow, goldfinch, chaffinch, greenfinch, starling, and ortolan, are now introduced in sufficient number to insure their permanence. A large number of red-legged partridges are shortly expected to arrive. The rooks, which had been prepared at Windsor by Major-General Seymour, have all died from the attack of some unknown disease; but the experiment will be repeated next spring. Quadrupeds. Of quadrupeds there have been introduced, either by the direct action of the Council or by the kindly aid of friends, as follows 2 Chinese buffaloes 1 Ceylon elk 7 Hog deer 1 Manilla deer 9 Axis deer 1 Formosa deer 4 Moose deer 1 Gnu 49 Cashmere goats 12 Angora goats 5 English hares 4 Silver-grey rabbits 3 Chiuchillas 1 Agouti The Council cannot pass over this list without making particular mention of tho Ceylon elks and Axis deer. Several of these animals have been liberated in various parts of the colony, in order that they may spread over the country, and it is trusted they are now doing so in security. The Council would direct especial attention to the Angora goats: these animals formed part of a splendid collection presented by the Imperial Acclimatisation Society of France, and are very generally admired. The Council are now pursuing at the lloyal Park a judicious system of crossing, as advised by the French Society, and they indulge the hope that before long the beautiful fleece of this animal will figure in our exports. The Cashmere goats were introduced as an experiment — this animal having also a most valuable fleece ; but the Council regret to say that although 49 of these animals were actually landed here, yet they were in such a weak and diseased state, that more than one-half of them have perished. These goats were brought by 8 Dr. Chalmers from Chinese Tartary, and have travelled a distance of more than 2,000 miles overland to Calcutta, being nine months on the road ; and they were much exhausted on the journey. Half were brought over by Dr. Chalmers himself, immediately on their arrival at Calcutta, and this portion arrived in pretty fair condition ; but the other half were unavoidably detained at Calcutta waiting for a vessel, and suffered severely from the hot weather they experienced there, and of this second moiety not a single goat is left. The Council refer with peculiar satisfaction to the introduction of the hare, four of those received were sent out by the Zoological Society of London, and were landed in very fine condition ; they were at once sent to Phillip Island, where they have since bred. The silver grey rabbits were presented to the society by Mr. Edward Wilson, and formed part of a large number which he im¬ ported, and with which he has formed an extensive warren at Arundel Farm, near Keilor. The skin of this animal is far more valuable than that of the common rabbit, and the Council would beg to call the attention of gentlemen forming warrens to the desirability of commencing with this animal. The chinchillas were kindly presented to the Society by Mr. Duffield. Seven were shipped, but only three survived the voyage. The Council regret that they cannot hold out any definite prospect this year of receiving that magnificent animal, the eland. During the past year one was shipped, but died on the voyage, and another pair, purchased by the Colonial Secretary’ of Natal, perished before an opportunity occurred of sending them off. This account of the introductions will testify that the Council have not been unmindful of their duty during the past year, and they confidently anticipate that many of the animals here enumerated will prove of permanent benefit to the colony. But whilst congratulating the subscribers on the success which has attended their efforts, it is impossible to conceal from themselves that this result has been attained by a heavy outlay of money, and the exercise of much anxious effort, and that were tho list of animals received compared with that of tho animals shipped, the discrepancy would be very serious. This has so strongly impressed itself on the Council that they determined some time since to alter their plan of proceeding, and instead of remitting money home wherewith to purchase animals, to offer the following schedule of 9 prices for the animals required, which has been extensively circu¬ lated in the principal shipping ports of the world;— For the first 20 English hares, delivered - £4 0 0 each. 20 Indian hares »♦ - 2 10 0 „ 60 English pheasants It - 2 0 0 „ 60 English partridges )» - 1 10 0 „ 60 Indian grey partridges - 1 0 0 60 Algerian sand grouse - 1 0 o „ 20 Curassows »» - 8 0 0 „ 60 Lobsters t» - 2 0 0 „ 60 Crabs »t - 1 0 o „ 20 Guaramiers (fish) It - 1 10 o „ Payment will be made pro rata for any lesser number delivered here. Too short a time has elapsed to determine whether it will be successful, but the Council look with confidence to the result. The Council made a selection of Phillip Island, Western Port, on which to form a depot for breeding purposes, that island being, from its isolated position and freedom from the native cat, particularly well adapted for this purpose. The Government acceded to the request of the Council, and granted a portion of the island for the purposes of acclimatisation, and Mr. John McHaifie, has been indefatigable in his exertions to aid the Council in their labours. There are now upon the island the English, Indian, and Cape pheasants, Indian partridges, Algerine sand grouse, Californian quail, and various other birds, all placed under careful and com¬ petent management. The Council would also mention w'ith satisfaction that the curassows belonging to the Society, have bred at the Botanic Gardens ; this being, they believe, the only authenticated case for some years past of these birds breeding in confinement. The Council have the pleasure of notifying the foundation within the past year of kindred societies in Queensland, and in Southland, New Zealand, as also the commencement of branch societies in the towns of Ballaarat, Beecliworth, and Portland. The Council continue in frequent communication with the societies of Franco, Sicily, Reunion Isle, New r South Wales, Tasmania, and Queensland, and exchanges of various kinds are continually taking place amongst them. From that of France, as previously intimated, a very valuable contribution has been recently received. The Council have also the pleasure of acknowledging the receipt of some very valuable birds from the Director of the Jardin des Plantes of Paris. 10 The English Society lias placed in our President’s hands a sum of £150 for the purpose of introducing into England the Murray cod, wombats, bronze wing and wonga pigeons. A considerable portion of thus money has been already expended in purchasing and for¬ warding these animals as requested, but in the absence of any official communication, the Council cannot say what proportion of these have reached England alive. The Council refer with great pleasure to the practical interest taken in acclimatisation by Mr. W. G. McCullough, of Maryborough, that gentleman bearing half the expense of the introduction of the Cashmere goat, and offering to find a further sum of £600 towards the expense of introducing a larger number of Angora goats. Again the Council desire to record their thanks to the generous donor of the “ Argus Gold Cup,” for having once more devoted it to objects so intimately allied to their own. The Council have to express their deep regret at the removal of His Excellency Sir Henry Barkly, who from the veiy first has been the warm and practical friend and liberal patron of the Society ; and, although they have the assurance of his continued co-operation, they fear that the loss of His Excellency’s kindly aid and valuable advice, so constantly afforded, will be long felt at their meetings. Although during the past year the President, Mr. Edward Wilson, has been in London, the Council assure the subscribers that the Society has greatly benefited by his presence there, from his continual and constant labours, and the Council are now looking forward with pleasing anticipation to his speedy return amongst them. His place at the Council table has been ably supplied by Dr. Black, to whom the Council beg to present their special thanks for his untiring regularity and the efficient manner with which he has fulfilled the duties of Acting President. The Council, on behalf of the Society, beg to tender their thanks to Messrs. Wilson Bros., of the Wimmera, for their continual interest in the welfare of the Society, and unceasing co-operation in the labours of the Council; to Mr. G. W. Ilusden, of Melbourne, for having, at considerable inconvenience to himself, selected and brought over a large number of sparrows from China ; to the Hon. A. Michie, Q.C., of St. Kilda, and to Lieut. Colonel Champ, of Pentridge, for their kindness in providing accommodation for and taking charge of birds belonging to the Society; to Mr. 11. T. Firebrace, of Heyfield, Gipps Land, and Mr. James McLachlan, of Batavia, for their valuable services in procuring for the Society specimens of the beautiful Crowned Goura pigeon from Batavia; and f i t :Osr :/»* uf* fihrict:' 11 to Messrs. Money, Wigram * CO IO « O O CO O 05 O C5 >o ri Cl o o o o a c 9 ho ® O So tS s2 S 8 s £ 8 o. Ph * “ W ^ s * P-< pH cq ^ O fcC T3 o a u 2 w & £ ~ § r3 o rfl § I .3 U* P-i o K fl o o n' a o a O ‘o o rY O *.£ M OQ 5 ,9« ** .a E £ .2 * . V, ** 'V G) O s. * o -s £ o 5 >2 a 5 <§ 2 I *s CD « I S d .a 3 § cq o ^ a •a 3 JS 0 & o « THEO. JNO. SUMNER, Hon. Treasurer. We have examined and compared this Account with the Books and Vouchers and find the same to be correct. WILLIAM GODFREY. Sept. 3rd, 1863. j. WHITNEY. ACCLIMATISATION SOCIETY. From the foundation of the Society in February , 1861, to the 30 th June, 1862. 10 u O ©©©©©©ICO© 0 00 © ©©©©©©©©10 r-j r-< © 300 LOO 500 50 50 60 28 50 102 © 01 eo CO © CO c*i S • 5? :fJg * .SK3 » P -*5 « i *3 % g S*1 b.,: 9*3 g s | © *3 S'!* 111lit *t3 ~ mS s „ 5 I* ** ►• •* > 13 If c 5 O rt* «? rt s* ,2 © i S is l|B§ z l^ la c 3 aiel “ o o o 00 o o to OJ c-l owers, Allan, “ Argus” Offiec. Sprigg, W. G., Flinders Lane East. Squire, Surgeon John, Dinapore. Stair, Rev. J. B., Broadmeadows. Stead, Captain, It. M. S. “ Madras.” Stephen, F., MellKwrue. Stewart, William, North Melbourne. Steer, Win., Camberwell. Steve:is, Samuel, Boston, U.S. Strand & Co., Colombo. Sumner, T. J., Stony Park. Swans, Captain, “Postboy.” Swiney, James, Cleveland Road, Islington, London. Symu & Co., Singapore. Teeson, David, Moonee Ponds. Templeton, Hugh, Fitzroy. Terry, R. D. Thomson, — Oilips Land. Thornton, George, Emerald Ilill. Tillson, Hermann & Co., Manilla. Timins, Captain O. F., London. Tomkiu, J. K., Elizabeth Street. Tronson, Captain, Calcutta. Truly, A., Richmond. Turner, John, South Yarra. Turner, Rev. Dr., Samoan Islands. Turner & Co., Hong Kong. Van Ilcmert, Dr., St. Hilda. Walker, P. N., Emerald Hill. Walker Borrowdaile & Co., Hong Kowg. WaJker, J., Phillipstown. Wallace & Co., Bombay. Watson, Captain, “Princess Royal ” Watson, R. T., Swanston Street. Watson, J., Williamstown. Waugh, J. & R., Carlton. Webster, — Korong. White, W. 1*., & Co., Elizabeth Street. Wiehe & Co., Mauritius. Wiggins, — Hotliam. Whitney, J. St. Hilda. Willan, R., Brighton. Willie, A., Mrs. Wilson, Edward, “ Argus Office.” Wilson, Charles, Walmcr, Horsham. Wilsou, Samuel, Longuorong, Glenorchy. Wood, J., Colling wood. Wrixon, Mr. A. N., Hawthorn. Wylie, — Hcathcote. Wytteuhovcn, Captain. THE RULES AND OBJECTS OF THE gncIiuEiimlmt ^.or'utir 0f Wuttfxm t As amended at the Annual Meeting, held on the 11 th September, 1803. 1. The objects of the Society shall be the introduction, objects of acclimatisation, and domestication of all innoxious animals, birds, fishes, insects, and vegetables, whether useful or orna¬ mental ; — the perfection, propagation, and hybridisation of races newly introduced or already domesticated ; — the spread of indigenous animals, etc., from parts of the colonies were they are already known, to other localities where they are not known; — the procuring, whether by purchase, gift, or ex¬ change, of animals, ifcc., from Great Britain, the British colo¬ nies, and foreign countries; — the transmission of animals, &c., from the colony to England and foreign parts, in exchange for others sent thence to the Society;—the holding of period¬ ical meetings, and the publication of reports and transactions, for the jHirpo.se of spreading knowledge of acclimatisation, and inquiry into the causes of success or failure ; — the inter¬ change of reports, &c., with kindred associations in other parts of the world, with the view, by correspondence and mutual good offices, of giving the widest possible scope to the project of acclimatisation; — the conferring rewards, honorary or in¬ trinsically valuable, upon seafaring men, passengers from distant countries, and others who may render valuable services to the cause of acclimatisation. 2. A Subscriber of two guineas or upwards annually shall Membership be a Member of the Society; and contributors, within one year, of ten guineas or upwards shall be Life Members of the Society ; and any person who may render special services to the Society, by contribution of stock or otherwise, shall be 24 Subscrip¬ tions. Property 1 vest in Trustees Executive Officers. Council. Vacancy in Council, how sup¬ plied. eligible for life membership, and may be elected as such by the Council, or by any annual general meeting. 3. The annual subscription shall be payable on the 1st day of September in each year, and may be received by any Member of the Council, or the Collector, either of whom on receiving the same shall cause the person so subscribing to be enrolled a member accordingly. , 4. All the property of the Society, of what nature and kind soever, shall vest in Trustees to be appointed by the Council, for the use, purposes, and benefit of the Society. 5. The Society shall be governed by a Council of eighteen Members, to include a President, two Vice-Presidents, and an Honorary Treasurer, three of whom (viz., those who have attended the fewest Meetings of the Council proportionately since their appointment) shall retire annually, but shall be eligible for re-election. Provided that if any sum of money be voted to the Society by Act of Parliament, or trusts con¬ ferred upon the Council by the Government, then it shall be lawful for the Chief Secretary for the time being to appoint, if he consider it expedient, any number of gentlemen, not exceeding three, to act as Members of the Council, and they shall have all the privileges as if otherwise duly elected ; and further, to appoint one Co-Trustee, to act in conjunction with the Trustees for the time being of the Society. And provided further, that if the Melbourne Corporation, or any of the ad¬ jacent municipalities, shall decide upon expending any sum of money exceeding £100 in any one year, upon the grounds or for the objects of the Society, the Mayor of Melbourne or Chairman of such municipality shall be for such year a Member of the Council, and be at liberty to act in every respect as an ordinaiy member. G. In case of a vacancy occurring by the death, resignation, or non-attendance of any Member of Council for the period of two months, the remaining Members may appoint another Member of the Society to be a Member of the Council in the place and stead of the deceased, or resigned, or absenting Member, and such new Member may act until the next annual general meeting. Provided that such vacancy shall not be supplied by the Council except after seven days’ notice given 25 of the new Member to be. proposed, and unless in the presence of at least seven Members of the Council. 7. The Society shall hold periodical meetings, at which Q Fortin's papers and other communications relating to the objects of °f the s °- the Society, and reports prepared by the Council, shall be received, and such discussions shall be encouraged as may be of value in propagating a knowledge of acclimatisation amongst the Members and the public. And such business generally shall be disposed of as may be brought under consideration by the Council or by any Member who shall have given seven days’ previous notice thereof to the Secretary, or as a majority of two-thirds of the Members present shall see lit to entertain and consider; and each Member shall have the privilege of introducing two friends at such meetings. 8. The Council shall meet at least once a month, and Meetings oi 7 Council. three Members (of whom the President, one of the Vice- Presidents, or Honorary Treasurer shall be one,) shall form a quorum, and be capable of transacting the business of the Council, subject to such limitations as may be imposed by any bye-law of the Council, or ride, or resolution of the Society, which may be hereafter made. 9. The Council shall have the sole management of the Powers and affairs of the Society, and of the income and property thereof, council for the uses, purposes, and benefit of the Society ; and shall have the sole and exclusive right of appointing a President, Vice-Presidents, and Honorary Treasurer from amongst them¬ selves or the other Members of the Society, and also of ap¬ pointing paid servants, as a manager or secretary, collector, and such other officers, clerks, and labourers, and at such salaries as they may deem necessary, and of removing them if they shall think fit, and shall prescribe their respective duties. And such Council shall have power to consider and determine all matters, either directly or indirectly affecting the interests of the Society, and if they shall think fit so to do, shall bring the same under the notice of the Members of the Society, at any general or special meeting; and to make such bye-laws as they may deem necessary for the efficient management of the affairs and the promotion of the objects of the Society, and for the conduct of the business of the Council, provided the 26 same are not repugnant to these rules; to appoint one or more sub-committees, for any purpose contemplated by these rules ; and generally to perform such acts as may be requisite to carry out the objects of the Society, which bye-laws are to be subject to ratification, or emendation, or rejection, by the next annual or special general meeting of the Society. And it shall be the duty of the Council to exercise the foregoing powers as occasion shall require, and to furnish reports of the proceedings at every periodical and annual meeting of the Society. Branch so- 10. The Society shall have power to affiliate or associate cieties, &c. , . . ci , 1 itself with other Societies of kindred objects, and to found Branch Societies if desirable ; and the Council shall have power to cany out any arrangements for this purpose, and to furnish any monthly or other reports. M Proceed- H- Minutes shall bo made, in books kept for the purpose, m ss- of all the proceedings at the general and special meetings of the Members, and minutes shall also be made of the proceed¬ ings of the Council at their general and special meetings, and of the names of the Members attending the same, and such minutes shall bo open to inspection by any Member of the Society at all reasonable times. Moneys to bo 12. All subscriptions and other moneys payable to the Treasurer. Society shall be paid to the Treasurer, who shall forthwith place the same in a bauk, to be named by the Council, to the credit of the Society ; and no sum shall be paid on account of the Society until the same shall have been ordered by the Council, and such order be duly entered in the book of the proceedings of the Council \ and all cheques shall be signed by the Treasurer as such, and be countersigned by the Presi¬ dent, or one of the Vice-Presidents, or by some other Member of the Council delegated by the Council to act as such. aj 13. An annual meeting shall be held on the second Wed- Meetiug. nesday in November of each year, or, if a holiday, then upon the next open day following, and the Council shall report their proceedings during the past year, and shall produce their accounts, duly audited, for publication if deemed desirable; and the meeting shall elect new Members of Council to supply the vacancies therein. And notices of motion must be fur- 27 nishod to the Secretary one day previous to the holding of such meeting, or such motions may be rejected by the Chairman. 14. All privileges of membership shall cease in case any Member shall be three months in arrcar, subject, however, to Subscrip- , . lions. Ins restoration on the payment of such subscription as afore¬ said, accompanied by satisfactory explanation. 15. Upon receiving a requisition in writing, signed by gpectalMeet- twelve or more Members of the Society, or upon a resolution "Sobers, of the Council, the President, or in his absence one of the Vice-Presidents, shall convene a special meeting of the Mem¬ bers, to be held within fifteen days of the receipt by him of such requisition or resolution. Provided always that such requisition and resolution, and the notices thereunder conven¬ ing the meeting, shall specify the subject to be considered at such meeting, and that subject only shall bo discussed at such meeting. 10. The Council or any general meeting of the Society Honorary , ° J Members. may admit, as Honorary Members, such ladies or gentlemen as may have distinguished themselves in connection with the objects of the Society, or in objects of a kindred nature. 17. It shall be lawful for any annual or special meeting power to ai- of the Society to alter, vary, or amend the rules ; or to sub- tcr Rllles ‘ stituto another for any of the same ; or to make any new ride which may be considered desirable; if and after a notice specifying the nature of such alteration, variation, amendment, substitution, or new rule, shall have been given to the Secre¬ tary fifteen days before the holding of such meeting. And such alteration, variation, amendment, substitution, or new rule, shall be valid if carried by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the Members present at such meeting. PROCEEDINGS AT THE SECOND ANNUAL MEETING, Held November 11 th, 1863. The second annual meeting of the Acclimatisation Society of Victoria, was held on Wednesday afternoon, November 11th, in the rooms of the association, 30 Swanston-street. His Excellency the Governor occupied the chair, and there was a pretty full attendance of members. Sir Charles Darling, in opening the proceedings, said that it afforded him great pleasure to take the chair on that occasion; and he only wished he could promise that from his own knowledge of any of the branches of the wide field of natural history, or even of the main objects of the society, he could personally be of much benefit to it. But he derived the gratification he had expressed from the fact that he was now, for the first time, coming into actual contact with a society which was engaged in advancing the general and social interests, not only of the people of this colony, but of the people of other countries with whom the operations of the society might hereafter bring them into more immediate acquaintance. The operations of the society had been carried on with a rare degree of energy and zeal, and had been attended with an amount of success not always the case in this world, even as regarded enterprises vigorously conducted. It was also gratifying to know that the association had, on the whole, been well supported in the colony, and that was attested in a great degree by the fact of the branch societies which had been formed, and which were in operation, in various parts of the colony. He had no doubt, however, that while the amount of support received had been satisfactory, it would have been still greater if there were not, even at the present moment, much misapprehension as to the real objects of any acclimatisation society. Not a few people laboured'under the belief that it was an object of such associations to remove animals, birds, fishes, and 30 vegetables from one part of the world to another, no matter whether ' they were well or ill-adapted to the new climate or not—to naturalise, for example, polar bears in the tropics, or to induce humming birds to display their plumage in the Arctic regions. If such an impres¬ sion as that were finally removed, he had little doubt that the asso¬ ciation would be still more wamdy supported than had hitherto been the case. Perhaps at a larger meeting, and in a more public place, lie might have entered more fully into that matter, and have read a paper which had lately reached him from the “ Acclimatisation Society of Great Britain, Ireland, and the Colonies and in which the main objects of such associations were defined as being the intro¬ duction of such animals, birds, insects, and fish, as were likely to be useful for food, and for manufacturing and other purposes. And taking that definition as a basis, ho was justified in the remark that a considerable degree of success had attended the efforts of the council of the association; for without going minutely into last year’s report, or that, to be presented to the meeting, it appeared that some seven or eight animals had been introduced whose presence in the colony was calculated to increase the number and value of their exports hereafter. There had also been some fifty different kinds of animals birds, and fishes brought here, all well adapted for the food of man, and some of which would constitute welcome additions to the luxuries of the table; besides about fifty other species whose presence would adorn their enclosures and artificial waters, or gratify the ear and eye by their sweetness of song and beauty of plumage, or who as old acquaintances would help to strengthen those feelings which were best known under the name of “ home associations,” and which were not indifferent to any portion of the people here. (Cheers.) Therefore the society might justly claim that a large measure of success had been already achieved, and he sincerely Imped that its efforts might be attended with still greater results in the future. Another reason why the society did not receive more support than it had done was that some dissatisfaction still existed as to the exhibition of animals in the Park ; and many people were of opinion that the association should partake more of the character of a zoological society; but one great reason why there were not more animals to be seen in the society’s grounds was that a number of the birds and animals had been removed to Phillip Island, in order that they might be safe from wild cats and other natural enemies, until they were able to take care of themselves when set at liberty; while another reason was that a great many, both of animals and birds, had already been liberated ; and it was not going too far to 31 say that if the real object of an acclimatisation society were com pletely carried out, not a single creature would remain in their charge, for they would be all dispersed throughout the country. Again, it was not possible that the association could be assimilated more to a zoological society, because the funds at the disposal of its council would not admit of that being done. ITe had observed that in his address at the annual meeting last year, Sir Hpjn'y Barkly had made reference to that point, and had explained that the adop¬ tion of a system of that kind would be a most expensive one; and he might add to what was then said, that the amount necessary to cover the support of a couple of lions or of tigers for the year would probably be not far short of the amount of the butcher’s bill for the Benevolent Asylum or the Public Hospital. It was, he believed, the wish of tho society that he should, in his capacity of chairman, express strongly the feelings its members had been led to entertain by the enterprise of Mr. Duffield, in introducing the alpaca; and they desired to convey in the strongest terms their apprecia¬ tion of that gentleman’s labours. But at the same time, they had to ex¬ press their regret that it was not within their power to offer him anything like the compensation which his services to the colony demanded. Tn conveying to Mr. Duffield the thanks of the associa¬ tion, he required, of course, from the position he occupied, to be chary in saying much on tho subject ; and therefore he would simply add the hope that that gentleman’s services might re¬ ceive due recognition from another quarter. Conscious that such societies were calculated to accomplish a vast amount of good, from reasons within his own knowledge of acclimatisation, he was only surprised that further progress had not been made long ago. For example, who could say what the position of a country like Victoria, with reference to exploration and settlement, might have been if camels had been introduced some years back 1 It must have been within the recollection of the father of exploration in Victoria, Sir Thomas Mitchell himself, that the camel was well adapted for travel¬ ling in a country like this. When Sir Thomas Mitchell and himself were fellow-passengers to Australia, some thirty-six years ago, they landed, in the course of the voyage, at Teneriffe, and after having found their way, waist deep, through the surf to the shore, a party was organized by them for a brief trip over the island — Sir Thomas Mitchell going to the top of the peak, while he, not being quite so enthusiastic an explorer as his friend, was content with visiting the interior. On that occasion camels were provided, not only for themselves, but for the ladies of the party ; and although he had 32 previously been impressed with the belief that they could only tiavel over sandy plains, they found that they were well adapted for travel¬ ling over rocky roads and flinty footpaths, and they did both easily, and that, too, in a climate which in the hill districts where the camels partly worked and were domiciled was not very different from that of parts of Europe. But he did uot know whether Sir T. Mitchell ever impressed his knowledge of this fact on the Govern¬ ment. As such animals as the horse and the sheep were everywhere introduced by private enterprise, they did not come under the atten¬ tion of a society like the present; but the introduction of such animals as the camel must take place under the auspices of such associations, and had such a society been in existence before, they would, doubtless, have had them. He laid stress on that point because he was informed it was not yet a settled question whether the climate of the colony was not in many parts too cold for the camel, and he wished to show from his experience that such could scarcely be the case. He had ventured to make a few remarks based on his limited knowledge of acclimatisation; and in - perusing the last year’s report, and the speech of his predecessor, Sir Henry Barkly, he found that Sir Henry had adverted to the value of discussion, and he was not surprised to find that Sir Henry had himself given an example of the difference of opinion that must prevail in such matters as engaged their attention, and of the benefit which might be derived from the free expression of different views. For instance, Sir Henry had spoken of the possible introduction of monkeys and boa-constrictors, and had expressed himself in favour of the introduction of the former, and wholly opposed to the intro¬ duction of the latter. Now, he differed from his predecessor on that point. He did not like monkeys, but he had no objection whatever to boa-constrictors. Sir Henry Barkly, in the course of Ids remarks, had also referred to the death of a boa-constrictor on its way from the Cape to Australia; and he might take the opportunity of re¬ minding the meeting that the boa of the Cape was not of that enor¬ mous, he believed, fabulous size, sometimes spoken of resembling a log of wood upon which a person might innocently sit down upon, nor had it a throat of such dimensions as to swallow men, as old stories would lead them to believe. Indeed, it was in reality not much thicker than his wrist. He remembered an .account given by Gordon Gumming of a contest with a boa-constrictor, in the course of which he declared he had to fire several discharges from his gun before he succeeded in killing it; and the one so killed, ho could remember, was not larger than others of the same kind he had seen 33 when Lieutenant-Governor of St. Lucia. The boa-constrictor could, in fact, be made one of the most interesting drawing-room pets possible ; and he had often had them twining round about his own body, while Miss Darling had made playmates of them when a child. Ho had also seen them introduced suddenly amongst a party, and made to rear their heads over a piano ; and although a little alarm was at first created, the creature soon became an object of interest and curiosity. His object in mentioning these things was merely to show that the reasons urged against the introduction of the boa constrictor wero not after all very tenable, and his own belief was that they were exceedingly useful in devouring other snakes of a highly venomous character. In St. Lucia there was also a snake called the “ Cribo,” which was in the habit of engaging in single combats the venomous snakes of the Island, and they generally ended in favour of the former. Now, whether tho boa was an habitual consumer of other snakes he was unablo to say ; but he had seen on one occasion a boa constrictor swallow a snake, and when only a little portion of tho tail was left exposed ho had himself pulled it out again, and sent it in a seidlitz powder box by the steam packet as a present to a young lady in a neighbouring island, where he had tho pleasure of seeing it afterwards as a perfectly tractable pet. He said all this because ho thought it was not wise to determine against tho introduction of any species of snake ; and with reference to tho boa constrictor, he would bo most happy to bocomo tho medium of imparting or obtaining any infor¬ mation ho might possess or could procure from tho West Indies. He would advert now to less doubtful obj ects. There were two kinds of fish in tho West Indies which ho should liko to see introduced here, and to one of these he thought Sir Henry Barkly might in all probability have called tho attention of the Council—^this was tho Calipeever of Jamaica, the other was tho Carfum of Barbadoes—both were esteemed great delicacies, and tho Calipeever was called the salmon of Jamaica. They were both spawned in salt water, and sought th(? fresh water afterwards. The Carfum was kept in ponds, and the Calipeever was found in salt ponds, or in water to which the sea had access. Now, he had perceived it stated that tho Gouramicr had been successfully introduced into South Australia, and as ho knew that the Gouramier had been at one time naturalized in Martinique, in West Indian climate and waters, there was every reason to hope that tho West Indian fishes he had alluded to might be received with equal success; and he could assure the Society they wero well worthy of the effort. These wero the only points c 34 which occurred to him at that time as necessary to touch upon ; hut he had now to reverse his position, and to ask the Association to assist him with informtion. Two packets ago ho had received, through the Secretary of State, a paper which he held in his hand, and which embraced a series of questions respecting the animals, birds, fish, insects, vegetables, and woods of the various colonies, answers to which were requested; and in these answers it was expected that the peculiarities of each description of animal, bird, fish, insect, vegetable, or wood mentioned, and its adaptability to other countries and climates, should be pointed out. That paper was from the Acclimatisation Society of the old country, and accompanying it was a copy of the last annual report of their proceedings. He would not, however, trouble the meeting with the contents of the paper and the report, but would lay them before the Council of the Association; and he hoped that they would, as a favour to himself, and in the interests of science, give him all the assistance they could, and procuro for him all the information at their command from people in all parts of the colony. (Applause.) He would now request the secretary to read the report of last year’s proceedings. The Secretary (Mr. G. Sprigg) then read the report. After the reading of the Report (see page 5) on the motion of Mr. H. S. Chapman, the seconder being Dr. Joseph Black, the report was adopted. Dr. Thomas Black, the Acting President, said that the council of the association had lately given some attention to the introduction of codfish to the Yan Yean, and an arrangement had now been come to with the Murray River fishing company, who would place a sup¬ ply of the fish there; experiments of a similar kind having been made at a former period in the Plenty and Yarra by Mr. Edward Wilson. The introduction of the salmon ova to the waiters of the colony had also been a source of considerable anxiety to the council; and he had great pleasure in presenting to His Excellency and the members of the Acclimatisation Society, the Hon. R. Officer, the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly in Tasmania, who would bo able to give them some information on the subject. The Hon. R. Officer said he was much obliged to the council for the opportunity of being present at that meeting and of expressing his admiration of the labours of the association and the results to which they had already led. He had been quite surprised to find that so many useful animals had up to the present been introduced to the colony, and he felt sure that the association would not cease their 35 labours until all suitable animals from every part of the world had become denizens of Victoria. With regard to the sister institution in Tasmania, he was sorry to say that he was not in a position to re¬ port any great practical result. It was as yet in its infancy ; but its members were too zealous in the work to cease their efforts before something had been accomplished. They had introduced a few Singing-birds, such as thrushes, blackbirds, linnets, &c.; and what uas perhaps still more important, the pheasant was breeding gene¬ rally throughout the colony, while the partridge had also begun to bleed at large j so that in a comparatively short time they would be in a position to invito the sportsmen of Victoria over to their fields to try their skill, gun in hand. Again they had a herd of COO or 800 deer running wild, and they should be glad to have any members of the association in Victoria amongst them at any time, trying what they could do in the way of deer-stalking. If there was anything within the bounds of their colony which the association might desire to get, he could promise them that the kin¬ dred institution of which he was a member would spare no pains to gratify their wish ; but of all the animals or fish to which the atten¬ tion of the society had been directed the salmon was the first, and lie was glad to be able -to assure the meeting that in a few months there was reason to believe the salmon would be introduced to the waters of Tasmania, and from them it might soon find its way, in some shape or other, to Victoria. He believed that most of those present were acquainted with the efforts which had been made hitherto to introduce the salmon, and were aware of the unsuccessful attempt made by the Beautiful Star —a vessel well adapted for the purpose—to bring the ova to Tasmania. The whole of the ova, however, died on the passage, and some £2,000 had been lost in the attempt. But from that very failure they had gained a great deal of experience, and had learned a lesson which was well worth all that had been expended. The plan adopted then was to bring the ova in trays filled with gravel, over which a constant stream of fresh water was kept playing, the water having first passed through an ice-house ; but the machinery was too complicated, and any falling off in the supply of water, or the slightest difference, in the temperaturu, would be fatal to the experiment under any circum¬ stances. Just when the vessel was on the point of sailing, how¬ ever, a small wooden box, with some ova in it, covered with moss, had been put into the ice-house, and when the ice-house was opened, the box was discovered lying with the lid off; a number of the ova contained in it were found to be still alive, and they were 3G taken out and placed on the gravel trays, when they revived consider¬ ably, and sustained life considerably longer than those which had been originally placed on the trays. That led the salmon com¬ missioners of Tasmania, of which body he was chairman, to make up their minds t<5 try the experiment of bringing out the ova in that way. They accordingly sent homo young Mr. Itamsbottom to spend the first winter and succeeding summer in experimenting upon that plau, and ho was cordially assisted by friends in London—amongst tilers by Mr. James Youl, in the work; and by the kindness of proprietors of ice-houses, boxes suitable for the purpose were obtained. These boxes were examined at intervals of a month, and the experiments at first ranged from thirty up to forty-four days, and they were found to be quite successful, and in each case the ova, under proper treatment, gave birth to the living fish. The last experiment was made with ova which had been kept in boxes for a period of 144 days, and it was also a success. It would appear therefore, he thought, that the difficulty which had hitherto Btood in their way had at length been got over, and that the ova when next despatched from the old country would reach their shores alive and in health. The expensive and cumbrous machinery before made use of would be finally abandoned, and instructions to that effect had been given. The ice-house in which the next batch of ova would be brought out would contain fifty tons of solid ice; and the boxes con¬ taining the ova would be placed in that house, and it would remain unopened until the vessel reached Tasmania. It had also been provided that the ship should sail from England at a time which would enable her to land her freight in the colder weather, since it was essential to the success of the experiment that the temperature to which they were at first exposed should differ as little as possible from that of the English waters. He had now to thank the associa¬ tion of Victoria, for the aid they had given the Tasmanian society in obtaining a grant of .£500 from the Government here in aid of their operations: and both by the association and by the Government the application of the Tasmanian society had been promptly responded to. There coidd be little doubt, he thought, that the salmon would do well in Tasmania ; and any one who had visited the sparkling rivers there must almost have expected to find them inhabited by large numbers of these monarchs of the river. They had all the peculiarities of Scottish rivers, and it was impossible to doubt that the salmon would find a congenial home in them. He would only add that he heartily wished the association every success in their future efforts. (Applause.) 37 On the motion of Mr. A. Purchas, seconded by Mr. Chambers, solicitor, tlio appointment of the following gentlemen as members of the council was confirmed :—Hon. T. T. A’Beckett, Mr. Q. W. Rusden, Lieutenant-Colonel Champ, tho Comte do Castelnau, and Lieutenant-Colonel Ross. Dr. Madden and Hon. S. O. Henty were also appointed members of council, in room of those retiring. The next buisness was the adoption of certain alterations in several of the rules of tho society, which had been approved of by the council, and these having been read over, were agreed to without remark. On tho motion of Mr. Chambers, a vote of thanks was then given to Mr. Officer, for tho interesting information with which he had favoured the meeting. The vote was duly acknowledged. A letter was read by the secretary from Mr. S. Wilson, of the Wimmera, with respect to certain animals and their prices. Tho letter also stated that Mr. Wilson had procured three emeus, a black swan, and a red kangaroo of the largest size, for the society. Mr. S. H. Biudon called attention to tho various specimens of wool which were lying-on the table, and pointed out that they were not there for the gratification of idle curiosityonly—they were intended to serve a useful purpose; and by examining them and comparing them with tho marketable wools in England, those interested could easily determine whither the wool grown here was of equal quality with that placed on the markets at home, and by that means it could be ascertained without much trouble whether there was likely to be an outlet for the wool produced here, and what were the prices likely to be obtained. Tho exhibition of the specimens before the meeting had therefore a utilitarian character. Dr. Black said the council were desirous of showing Mr. Duffield all tho honour they possibly could, and therefore he moved that that gentleman be appointed an honorary member of the association. Mr. G. W. Rusden seconded the motion, which was at once agreed to. Professor M‘Coy having been called upon by His Excellency, explained the steps taken by the society, at the instance of Dr. Black, for the introduction of the “ Arrindi ” or castor oil silkworm to the colony from India; and having pointed out the different accidental causes of failure on each of the occasions of former ship¬ ments, showed that such precautions had been taken as would by the continued aid of the secretary of the Agii-horticultural Society 38 of India, insure tlieir successful introduction at an early period. This particular kind of silkworm requires none of the attendance which would make the mulberry silkworm so expensive in this country ; and instead of one or at most two crops of silk in the year, it affords a large number and thrives on the ricinut, or castor oil plant, which grows like a weed and retains its foliage to feed all the successive broods of the year. The cocoons of this kind of large silkworm are not unwound, but torn up and manufactured by ordi¬ nary cotton machinery, to form the very durable coarse silk used for men’s summer clothing, etc. Sir Charles Darling called attention to the society which had just been formed at Brunswick,* having for its object the prevention of injury' to birds, each member of the society—comprising a large number of boys in the neighbourhood—having undertaken to ab¬ stain from injuring, and to prevent others from injuring, birds or their nests. On the motion of Dr. T. Black, a cordial vote of thanks was given to His Excellencv • after which the meeting separated. * The following is the card of membership:— BRUNSWICK BIRD DEFENCE CLUB. President— THEODOTUS JOHN SUMNER, Member oe the Victoria Acclimatisation SOCIBTT. Honorary Secretary— C. P. M. BARDIN. MEMBER’S CARD. I promise that I will not rob a Bird’s Nest, nor throw stones at any Bird, and I also pledge myself to defend to my utmost any Bird I may see attacked. Bi/jned 39 LIST OF ANIMALS How is the Royal Pakk and Botasical Gardens, Melbourne, and at 1G Camels at Wimmera 43 Llama alpacas 2 Pure alpaca bucks 20 Fallow deer 6 Ceylon elk 2 Axis deer 9 Hog deer 2 Manilla deer 6 Brahmin cows 1 Zebu bull 2 Chinese buffaloes 25 Cashmere goats 18 Angora goats 24 Half-bred do. 75 Common goats to breed with Angora 32 Chinese sheep 10 Aden sheep 1 Bengal sheep 1 Broadtailed sheep 4 English hares 4 Silver grey rabbits 3 Chinchillas 2 St. Bernard dogs 6 Kangaroos G Brush kangaroos 4 Wallaby 1 Wallaby, Flinders Is¬ land 4 Native bears 4 Opossums G Monkeys 2 Mongceso 1 Agouti 2 Madagascar tortoises 4 Indian porcupines 2 Lizards 2 Moorukes 8 Curassows 4 Ceylon wild peafowl 4 English peafowl 6 Golden pheasants G Silver pheasants 15 English pheasants 18 Canaries 18 Blackbirds 24 Thrushes 5 Pheasants 6 Skylarks 4 Pheasants 9 Thrushes Phillip Island, Western port. 4 Indian pheasants 5 Cape pheasants 7 Grey Indian jKirtridges 1 Black Indian part- rid go 8 Californian quail 2 Madagascar quail 4 English plovers 1G Algerine sand grouse 12 White Swans 4 Canadian geeso 8 Egyptian geese 22 Chinese geeso 4 Capo Barren geese 2 White-fronted geese 40 English wild ducks 2 Mandarin ducks 2 Bahama ducks 2 Carolina ducks 13 Call ducks 9 Shell ducks G Aylesbury ducks 2 Mountain ducks 18 Muscovy ducks 4 Wood ducks 1 Macaw 12 Fancy pigeons „ 2 Crested pigeons 4 Wood pigeons 17 Turtle doves 7 Grey Indian doves 9 Green Indian doves 3 Manilla doves 2 Brazil doves 9 Emeus 5 Native companions 10 Black swans 2 Mallee hens 1 Native bustard 3 Curlews 2 Eagle hawks 2 Small hawks 2 White liawks ANIMALS LIBERATED. At the Botanical Gardens I 0 California quail GO English wild ducks 35 .Java sparrows At Phillip Island. G California quail I 4 Thrushes At Sandstone and Churchill Islands. 1 Owl 2 Pelicans 2 Laughing jackasses 3 Moreporks 45 Magpies 1 Cockatoo 2 Native plovers 14 Native quail 2 Indian game fow ls 2 Crevo eoour fowls 2 Iloudin fowls 2 Padua fowls 2 Gascon fowls 18 Bantams 20 Common fowls 6 Blackbirds 2 Cardinal birds 3 Thrushes 2 Chineso thrushes 2 Skylarks 18 Ortolans 14 Starlings 120 English sparrows 30 Chinese sparrows 15 Yellow hammers 20 Goldfinches 40 Chaffinches 25 Greenfinches 7 Chinese finches 6 Indian finches 6 Rockhampton finchos 3 Brazilian finches 12 Linnets 3 English robins 1G Canaries 100 Java sparrows 9 Hives Ligurian bees 7 Carp 6 Dace 1 Loach 100 Goldfish 4 English robins 8 Turtle doves 50 Mino birds 4 Blackbirds 1 Pair white swans 6 Thrushes 5 Ceylon elk 4 Skylarks At Yarra Bend. I Near Sydney. 4 Skylarks At Suoarloaf Hill. I At Wilson’s Promontory. 4 Axis deer i 4 Thrushes 4 Skylarks | 10 Blackbirds 3 Axis deer 40 10 Black swans 20 Australian quail 14 Eagle hawks 64 Magpies 4 Rosella parrots 6 King parrots 6 Cockatoos 1 Dingo 3 Talegallas 20 Waterhcns 8 Emeus 4 Kangaroos 4 Black swans 3 Cape Barren geese 1 South Australian wombat 2 Kangaroos 3 Black swans 3 Water hens ANIMALS SENT AWAY. To London. 4 Kangaroo rats 9 Wombats 2 Cranes 2 Wood ducks 2 Kangaroo dogs 4 Echidna 20 Laughing jackasses 40 Shell parrots 30 Lowry parrots To Paris. 4 Native geese 3 Curlews 1 Native crane 8 Murray turtles 2 Wombats 5 Australian quail To St. Petersburg. 2 Laughing jackasses 2 Wallabies To Amsterdam. I To Rotterdam. 2 Opossums 7 Wonga pigeons 22 Bronze-wing pigeon* 2 Wild ducks 3 Swamp magpies 2 Land rails 4 Sugar squirrels 3 Coots Some Yarra fish 4 Laughing jackasses 2 Bronze-wing pigeons 4 Goatsuckers 2 Native companions 14 Rockhampton finches 1 Iguana 3 Emeus 0 Australian quail 2 Cape Barren geeso J 2 Water hens 2 Wonga pigeons 2 Black swans 2 Black swans 2 Black geeso 12 Black swans 8 Emeus 2 Eagles 0 White cockatoos 2 Black swans 1 Kangaroo 2 Black swans 2 Black swans | To Hamburgh. 2 Bronze-wing pigeon* To Cologne. 2 Curlews To Copenhagen. 2 Black swans To Calcutta. 7 King parrots 6 Rosella parrots C Kangaroos 4 Opossums To Mauritius. 2 Eagle hawks 9 Fowls To Java. 2 Cape Barren geese | To Burtknzono. 2 Cape Barren geese | To Sydney. 2 Kangaroo rats 2 Water lions 1 Wombat 2 Bronze-wing pigeons 2 Laughing jackasses 20 Shell parrots 2 Magpies 2 Laughing jackasse* 1 Kangaroo 1 Kangaroo 2 Angora goats 2 Brush kangaroos 1 Silver pheasant 2 Canadian geeso 1 Angora goat 2 Blackbirds 0 English wild ducks 1 MoJlee hen 10 Blackbirds 10 Thrushes To Adelaide. 2 Thrushes 3 English pheasants To Hobart Town. 4 Larks 4 Starlings 2 Ortolans 2 Sparrows 2 Silver pheasant* 1 Angora goat I To New Zealand. 9 Native bears 3 Thrushes 6 Magpies 4 Opossum* WILSON & MACKINNON, PRINTERS, COLLINS STREET EAST, MELBOURNE. ■ /■ r 9